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Duff Jones

@duffcjones.bsky.social
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PhD in Computer Science. Assistant Professor of CS. My research focuses on evolving the Internet to support spatial computing via Information-Centric Networking. One-time English teacher, OCT. Originally from Toronto. Go Jays go!

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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
For consistency’s sake, as I argued this for #BlueJays last year… It is wild to me that #MLB doesn’t seed based on records. Make it so winning your division gets you into the playoffs, sure. After that, the two highest records should get the bye and the third highest should play sixth. 1/2
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
According to Mr. Greer, when the U.S. does it, it’s just “business” and “economics,” but when Canada retaliates it is “senseless,” and we are “unhinged” to view it as an attack. Honestly. Was this approach taken out of “How to Win Friends and Influence People”?
cbc.ca
'It's a little unhinged' for Canada to call dispute a trade war: Jamieson Greer | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump's top trade official says it's "unhinged" for Canadian leaders to characterize the administration's tariffs as a trade war against Canada.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If the deal is garbage, who cares if it’s the best one on offer anywhere in the world?
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
For all the silliness that underlies this story, there is a very serious point at its core: #Canada needs to do A LOT better when it comes to digital sovereignty.
cbc.ca
Lake America replaces Lake Ontario on multiple Canadian websites after Google Maps update | CBC News
Some Canadian websites, including for the federal government, displayed maps with Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Sunday, a day after Google Maps announced the change to align with an executiv...
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Such a fun take on some classics. I was genuinely interested in this product until I discovered it is booster -based. #MTG
polygon.com
Exclusive: Magic Designers Reveal Why Secret Lair's New Zeta Set Had to Come in Booster Packs
The randomized Zeta Set transforms Magic’s handmade playtest cards into bizarre new collectibles
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
This is the same article that I linked previously where the original post seems to have been deleted.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A nice look into an excellent game developer. The hands-on is also well worth a read.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Oh, the (lack of) humanity!
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
I didn’t know about this, but you better believe I am listening to Shulman and Leroux call this #BlueJays game now.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Hey, #AppleTV. If you are going to broadcast a #BlueJays game, don’t play the U.S. national anthem and then cut from the Canadian one to show us a Gerrit Cole video.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
So tired of #BlueJays fans talking about Vladdy like he is a terrible player. He is having a poor season. He has said as much. It happens. That’s baseball. He took the Jays to the World Series last year, and I have no doubt he will lead them to more playoff wins down the road. Hopefully, a Series.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Have been to a couple of games where Gausman pitched. He was great. He seems like a great dude and a good family man. Tough to see him go, but the #BlueJays will be looking for some free agent arms in the offseason…
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
#FIFA is up to FIFA things, and #UEFA just ain’t having it. Simon Stone writes, “It cannot be overstated how huge this story is.” #foitball #soccer #WorldCup
bbc.com
Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through
Uefa's 55 member associations vote to boycott the World Cup if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
One of my favourite SF novels is @greatdismal.bsky.social ‘s #Neuromancer. It is still the best of the best when it comes to cyberpunk, and would be on my Mount Rushmore of SF. Apple TV has been so good at adapting SF (e.g., Silo, Dark Matter), so I have high hopes for this adaptation.
m.youtube.com
Neuromancer — Official Teaser | Apple TV
YouTube video by Apple TV
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Keegan Matheson @keeganmatheson.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
#BlueJays win, 6-0. Dylan Cease just threw the club’s first complete game one-hitter since Shaun Marcum in 2010. An incredible performance, again, on 120 pitches. They’re 48-57.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Maybe, oh, I don’t know… do something to address climate change?
cbc.ca
Trump tells Carney to take action on wildfire smoke during World Cup chat | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump personally told Prime Minister Mark Carney during the World Cup Final to stop poisoning American air and take action to put out wildfires burning across the country.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Sad to read about the passing of Duane Ward. Such dominant pitcher for the #BlueJays in their World Series year, and, apparently, an all around great guy.
cbc.ca
Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion, dies at 62 | CBC Sports
Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher and two-time World Series champion Duane Ward has died at 62. The Blue Jays say Ward died of natural causes in Toronto.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
That’s about as strong a final four as you can get in a #WorldCup.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
You don’t often see a game tied 4-4 after two where the teams have combined for four hits. #BlueJays
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Thanks to the #CANMNT for a great #WorldCup. Tough one today, but they gave their best against one of the best in the world. They looked the better team for most of the match, but Morocco was more clinical. The team makes Canada proud. Both this squad and the #CANWNT are a joy to watch.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Michael Oliver is having a woeful game. #WorldCup
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Assistant referee looking at the ball as he calls a foul for a push on the back that was barely a touch. #Canada #WorldCup
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I am a #Nintendo guy, but I really got into #PlayStation starting with the PS3. I thought the PS4 was great, and the PS5, too. I won’t be getting a PS6. If I am going to be forced into a future where I can only get games digitally, I am not doing it on a console that will have one game store.
theverge.com
Sony is killing all physical PlayStation game discs
New games released after January 2028 will be digital-only.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I recognize that he is struggling, but how soon many #BlueJays fans seem to forget that Vladdy carried this team to within (quite literally) an inch of a World Series title way back in… 8 months ago.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
A beauty of a goal from Eustáquio! #Canada #WorldCup
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
I will remember to mention this when someone tells me that owning physical copies of games or movies is unnecessary.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It hasn’t looked great in the first half, but to hear the way some #BlueJays fans talk about this team, you’d think the Jays were the 2024 White Sox rather than a team currently sitting in a playoff spot. Yes, the AL is bad right now, but the Jays are gonna’ be fine.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#EldenRing on #Switch2 is $109.99 CAD. I’d be willing to pay that for a true physical release. But a game-key card? Nope. #Nintendo #FromSoftware Honestly, when I see a game-key card release, it also makes me not want to buy the digital edition out of spite. #Atlus is bad for doing this, too.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
How do you get doubled off in that situation? #BlueJays
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I didn’t vote for Vladdy for the #AllStarGame. I think Rice and Kurtz are more deserving. So is Contreras. Voting midway through a season is silly. I’d rather see the All-MLB teams play in March and the players get a few days off in July. #BlueJays #MLB
mlb.com
Vlad 'surprised' to be leading AL 1B voting for All-Star Game
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn't having a great season, so it was surprising to see the Blue Jays slugger leading American League first basemen in voting when the first ballot update came out Monday. Even ...
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I know it’s not that big a deal in the grand scheme of things, but there are so many cool games coming for the #Switch2 that I just won’t buy because their publishers insist on using game-key cards. What a horrible idea that was #Nintendo. On the bright side, I have lots of old stuff to play.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
That Myles Straw AB should be used to teach kids how you can have a very productive AB without a hit, walk, or RBI. #BlueJays
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A decent result for #Canada in their #WorldCup opener, and the #BlueJays are hitting bombs against the Yanks. It’s a good day so far.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
#Reddit seems it have embraced enshittification on mobile browsers by attempting to force users to download the app.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
I like Heineman, but I don’t see how you can send Valenzuela down when Kirky comes back. I would imagine Heineman would be claimed. #BlueJays
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Love Sanchez, but that is some of the worst baserunning I have ever seen. #BlueJays
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Someone has to tell Okamoto that he is allowed to challenge calls. #BlueJays
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Rock the Kaz-bomb. Rock the Kaz-bomb. #BlueJays
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Any idea what happened at first with Vlad on the McMahon out in the 8th, @keeganmatheson.bsky.social ? Vladdy gave McMahon a perplexed look and Schneider looked miffed. It looked like McMahon tried to make contact. I don’t think anything was said on the telecast, and I haven’t seen it mentioned.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This is good news!
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
“‘We’re starting to see projects that used to require big teams now be accomplished by a single very talented person,’ Zuckerberg said.” I’d love to see evidence 1) that this is actually true and 2) that what is built can be maintained by that one “very talented person.” I’m very skeptical. #AI
cnn.com
Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI | CNN Business
Meta said on Thursday it plans to lay off roughly 10% of its workforce, or about 8,000 people, the latest in a string of tech industry layoffs fueled in part by artificial intelligence.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
I couldn’t agree more with this take on a near-perfect series that is criminally under-watched.
screenrant.com
12 Years Later, AMC's Best Series Is Still Their Most Underrated
AMC's best series is this underrated drama.
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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
it’s beautiful to think One Battle inspired a whole new generation to read Thomas Pynchon’s wikipedia page
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
As a #BlueJays fan, I am sad to see Bichette go. I am excited for the team, though. The market is wild right now, and the short-term, high dollar deals are great for these players, but I don’t think they’re great for the game. I wish Bo well in New York. At least he’s not with Boston or the Yanks.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Post a game you remember playing that no one else remembers.
The box art for the video game, Young Merlin. It was a SNES game released in 1993.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Also, not just my favourite “cancelled too soon” show: it’s my favourite show, period. At least the showrunners were given the chance to wrap it up nicely.
media.tenor.com
a computer screen displays a halt and catch fire command
Alt: A 1980s (green text on black background) computer screen displays the following text: “HALT AND CATCH FIRE (HCF): An early computer command that sent the machine into a race condition, forcing all instructions to compete for superiority at once. Control of the computer could not be regained.”
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
In the past week or so I finally got around to seeing One Battle After Another, The Substance, and Anora. Anyone who says, “They don’t make good movies anymore!” obviously isn’t paying attention. #FilmSky
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Super classy. I can’t say that I am a fan of the Dodgers, but it’s hard for me to dislike them or their fans. Did you see this, @mollyknight.bsky.social ? #BlueJays #Dodgers
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
I can’t believe how down I feel today after that #BlueJays loss. Just a sense of something feeling off the whole day. I have never been so invested in a team. I feel so much disappointment for the guys that gave us so much on the field this year.
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Duff Jones @duffcjones.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Jeff Hoffman said he cost the #BlueJays the World Series. He was great throughout the playoffs; we wouldn’t have been there without him. One bad pitch wasn’t everything. No single player should bear that burden. 3 for 17 with RiSP ain’t great. Every guy on this team can hold their head up high.
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